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    U.S. 1852 Haston & Co. Midsingdleton Co. Question?

    Hi guys!
    My Title should read, MIDDLETON, CONN.
    I was just given this 1852 Haston pistol.
    (H.Aston & Co.)
    It was in a display case.
    It is stamped Haston & Co. Above it is U.S.
    Was told, it was used for EARLY CAVALRY during the Civil War. (DRAGOON)???
    Guessing 69 cal. Smoothbore.
    (Just found out it's a 54 caliber.)
    Looking at it, it was heavily used!
    Trigger guard broken & brazed back.
    Lots of DINGS on buttstock end.
    Lots of DINGS on top of COMB.
    Lots of DINGS by NIPPLE & TANG.
    Large chips etc out of wood.
    No front sight, no ramrod.
    Action works GREAT!
    She's a REAL SWEETIE, in my eyes, being possibly a MILITARY Gun.
    Would very much appreciate your feedback!
    My first SMOOTHBORE!
    My earliest dated gun!
    I have Civil War rifles, and pistols, just not this early!
    Thanks, Terry

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    The name on your pistol is "H. Aston", and a very nice gift!

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    Quote Originally Posted by John Holland View Post
    The name on your pistol is "H. Aston", and a very nice gift!
    I see that now! Thanks so much! Very faint!
    And yes, what a FABULOUS lucky GIFT!
    Only because they know I collect military.
    I'm so very lucky!

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    Looks like it was used to nail runaway slave notices around the county. Ity's not PC these days. I'll give to $50 and "dispose of it properly"
    Never squat with yer spurs on!!!

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    "I'll give to $50 and "dispose of it properly" "
    Pat don't ever on button you shirt your heart will fall out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ron The Old Reb View Post
    "I'll give to $50 and "dispose of it properly" "
    Pat don't ever on button you shirt your heart will fall out.

    That's FUNNY! I'm getting a lot of help here!
    Thanks guys!

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    Ron has guilted me now.......make that $52.50


    Psssst Ron.....stay outta it.
    Never squat with yer spurs on!!!

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    Is there anywhere to get a repo ramrod?
    That'll up the price!!!
    Thanks, Terry

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    Very cool, especially if the lock works and the bore is ok. End of an Enfield ramrod would be close to the original on mine with a fob on the other end. Otherwise, just work up a brass rod. The swivel is another story, though it does make it tougher to load.

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